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ADHD AF

Laura Mears-Reynolds

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Late diagnosed ADHDer turned Activist Laura Mears-Reynolds invites you aboard the late ADHD diagnosis roller coaster! After a lifetime of unknowingly battling a brain disorder and feeling like an alien, I’ve discovered there’s a whole planet of us! YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Join me and the Leopard Print Army in ‘unmasking’ and owning our ‘TOO MUCH’-ness! With the help of very special guests, including the likes of: bestselling Authors Clementine Ford & Davinia Taylor, ITV This Morning's Dr Nighat A ...
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A late diagnosis turned her world upside down. Join Katy Weber each week as she interviews other women who discovered they have ADHD in adulthood and are finally feeling like they understand who they are and how to best lean into their strengths, both professionally and personally.
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Join Alex, founder of UNILAD and LADBible, as he chats all things ADHD with a variety of guests. The chats are unfiltered, unedited and unpredictable and they will give you the wisdom you need to live your best ADHD life.Brand new shiny episode released every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week, Alex sits down with Dr Mine Conkbayir and legendary comedian Paul Whitehouse. Dr Mine has been diagnosed with ADHD, she thinks her husband has ADHD, but is Paul convinced? Tune in to find out! Topics: 00:00 Trailer 01:50 Is ADHD a product of nature or nurture? 11:13 Is Paul 'The Devil's Advocate'? 12:22 ADHD in comedy 15:10 Do you think …
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One more time for the people at the back: SELF DIAGNOSIS IS VALID! To help scream this essential message to the masses is the legendary Lucy Greenwood, founder of clothing brand Lucy & Yak. ACTUAL LUCY! And she's just the best! So grateful to Lucy and her dog Louis for sharing her late ADHD discovery, Self Diagnosis 'safari' AND a very special DISC…
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Joel from the infamous brand Dad V Girls finally talks about his ADHD. Topics: 01:05 Your quick ADHD test 03:51 How ADHD presented in your childhood 07:49 Positives of ADHD 11:41 Your businesses before Youtube 14:35 How social media affected your family dynamic 19:30 Burnout 25:52 Worst bits of ADHD 27:40 How ADHD shows up in your marriage? 32:28 D…
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Many ADHDers experience Self Sabotage; the most frustrating part is that it can be so hard to spot! So where is the long awaited Season 3?! Well... there isn't gonna be one! :) I've realised that the fear of 'the Season that shall not be named' failing has led me down a path of Self Sabotage so severe I've been stuck for months so instead I'm just …
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Dr. Alex George explains how he calms his ADHD mind, and how people with ADHD can improve their sleep. Listen to full episode here 👉 Watch full episode here 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqXumftuk6w&t=8s Support ADHD Chatter: LinkedIn 👉 https://bit.ly/3m1qm8Q Instagram 👉 https://bit.ly/3KuNXIr TikTok 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZxZNGd This episode has be…
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Many late discovered ADHD adults find it hard to know where to begin when it comes to ADHD Unmasking. In this micro-episode ADHD Coach Meghann Birks gives us her top tip to help unpick those negative beliefs we've accumulated to help us find our authentic selves. I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Meghann on her amazing Podcast: Sisters in …
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Harley Street Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Alex Cappai has over 15 years’ experience in psychiatry. Dr Cappai is specialised both in General Adult Psychiatry and ADHD. Topics: 00:00 Trailer 01:22 Why is ADHD so prevalent in the criminal world 03:28 How to redirect negative ADHD traits into positive ones 07:44 Should prisoners be tested for ADHD? 09:…
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Episode 186 with Holly D’Arcy. “Sometimes I cringe at the word ‘resilience,’ but I am grateful for my resilience because I often have to work harder than anybody else in the room to do the same thing.” Holly is a military spouse, mother, health coach, and competitive athlete who brings a unique perspective to the challenges and triumphs of navigati…
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In this bitesized clip, Kat shares her experience of being a late diagnosed ADHD woman, how RSD shows up in her life, and how she manages her sensitivity to rejection and criticism. Kat Brown is the author of 'It's Not A Bloody Trend: Understanding Life as an ADHD Adult' and editor of 'No One Talks About This Stuff'. Visit Kat on Instagram 👉 https:…
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On this very day TWO YEARS ago the first ever episode of ADHD AF went live! That is why this celebratory 'Most ADHD Things' episode is out today and absolutely not because I forgot to do the April instalment... which, incidentally is my Most ADHD Thing of the month! LOLS I am joined once a month by my husband 'Big' to share your entries, the ultima…
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I'm so grateful and excited to get to talk to the wonderful Dr Alex Conner of The ADHD Adults Podcast and ADHDadultUK Charity again! In just ten (ish) minutes, the LEGENDARY C3PO, I mean Alex gives us a brief introduction to his take on Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, and what helps him battle those Really Sh*t Daydreams... and leaves me in stitches…
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Dr. Jo is a Chartered Coaching and Counselling Psychologist, Speaker, Optimisation and Neurodiversity Expert who applies the science of Psychology in all her work. Topics: 00:00 Trailer 00:57 Where do you begin with your clients? 12:12 Why do people seek an ADHD diagnosis later in life? 17:43 How overcompensating can be harmful 25:43 How to remembe…
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Episode 185 with Clara Harris. “I told my therapist how there were so many thoughts swirling in my head — it was just so noisy that my ears were ringing. She paused and said, Um, maybe we should test you for ADHD.” Clara lives in Louisville, KY, and she is an actor, writer, and producer with over two decades of experience. In 2022, she produced and…
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Knee Deep in Life LEGEND Laura Belbin empowers women through humour and realism in all it's sweary, messy glory. She gives the finger to those who have ever labelled anyone as 'too' anything and wants you all to know YOU ARE ENOUGH! The legendary Laura is about to take her stand up comedy on tour... and guess what it's called 'TOO MUCH' - we're cut…
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Hester Grainger is a TV presented and founder of 'Perfectly Autistic', a company that offers Neurodiversity coaching and training. Topics: 00:00 Trailer 01:00 The secret to keeping a neurodiverse family functional 03:23 Where did your neurodiverse journey begin? 07:13 How has ADHD influenced your parenting style? 10:35 Are you an organised person? …
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Episode 184 with Melody Hubert. “My dad always said, ‘You're brilliant, but you have no stick-to-itiveness.’ I did so many different things but I couldn’t stick with anything for long.” Melody is a 45-year-old radiologic technologist from Central Florida. When her son was little, he was diagnosed with ADHD, but like many parents, it never occurred …
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Kat Brown is the author of 'It's Not A Bloody Trend: Understanding Life as an ADHD Adult' and editor of 'No One Talks About This Stuff'. Topics: 00:00 Trailer 01:15 Memories of feeling different 10:10 School reports 12:44 Friendships 14:57 Why have women and girls been missed for so long 19:59 Your catalyst for assessment 26:01 A summary of your TE…
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Episode 183 with Laura Mears-Reynolds. “This isn’t just a new chapter; it really does feel like a new life. My diagnosis not only changed but actually saved my life.” Laura is an ADHD activist and the host of the popular ADHD AF podcast. Laura's life was not only transformed but saved by her ADHD diagnosis at the age of 38. She wants all people wit…
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NOT a naff best bits filler episode, this is EMOTIONAL! Mic drops from Guests of Season 2, some much needed acknowledgements, BIG NEWS about the future and Season 3 Guest Spoilers! This CELEBRATION contains ADHD information, validation, hacks and humour from some of the MANY legendary guests of an absolute roller coaster of a 2nd series including: …
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Alex sits down with host of the ADHDAF podcast and ADHD activist, Laura Mears-Reynolds. Laura has recorded over 100 podcast episodes, and she's ready to share what she's learnt; as well as sharing her heartbreaking, yet powerful personal ADHD journey. Expect to learn: Never before seen ADHD relationship tips, new techniques to manage RSD, how to sp…
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Liverpool's finest, and LEGENDARY ADHD Coach Saša Harper manages to cram as much information about the Nervous System, how it impacts ADHD symptoms and how we regulate it; or rather move more flexibly between the different states in just ten (ish) minutes! I could not be more excited that Saša is joining myself, Nicole Nadler, Ally Macdonald and MO…
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Episode 182 with Alex Gilbert & Katy Weber. “My ‘To Do’ list feels like a table covered in those buzzers they give you at chain restaurants. Everything feels urgent and everything is competing for my attention.” You may remember that I have another podcast called The ADHD Lounge, which I co-host with fellow ADHD coach Alex Gilbert. This week I’m sh…
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THE DUCKS ARE IN A ROW! Join Myself, Ally & Nicole as we bravely crusade into a new frontier... WE HAVE ABSOLUTELY ENORMOUS NEWS! Why is Alien Nation the LAST EVER Tour? What have a group of us been busting a gut over behind the scenes on these last few months? All is revealed in this VERY SPECIAL Episode ahead of Season 3 starting next week: 9th A…
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Alex sits down with clinical neuroscientist, Dr. Miguel Toribio-Mateas! Expect to learn: 👉 The secret to a happy ADHD life 👉 RSD coping strategies 👉 3 foods that are TERRIBLE for ADHD ... and SO MUCH MORE! Topics: 00:00 Trailer 01:19 Why did you want to be a Neuroscientist? 01:56 What is the secret to a happy ADHD life? 04:49 Do ADHDers have troubl…
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Episode 181 with Erin & Stephen Mitchell. “I want to start a support group for partners of people diagnosed in adulthood because they have to listen to us go on and on and on about our ADHD.” This episode is an interview I did with Erin & Stephen Mitchell for their podcast, Couples Counseling for Parents. I’m a huge fan of this couple and their wor…
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HAPPY EASTER BUNNIES! We certainly are ahead of finally revealing the BIG news in the next episode: on TUESDAY! As explained on socials, ADHDAF Alien Nation is the LAST EVER Tour! I'll be explaining why, and making ENOROMOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS about what myself and a team of LEGENDS have been working hard on behind the scenes... a brand new chapter for …
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Bristol's finest, Jacob RETURNS to share the second instalment of his ADHD parental pearls of wisdom. So excited to have this absolute LEGEND back on for part 2 of 3 very special TITBITS - In just ten(ish) minutes our Jacob shares advice for parents who have (or suspect they have) ADHD children. Listen to Part 2 HERE and part 3 coming soon! I’m so …
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Alex sits down with 'One Year No Beer' co-founder Ruari Fairbairns to talk about the surprising relationship between ADHD and alcohol. Expect to learn: Why quitting alcohol in this day and age is so hard, how to speak to a friend who is drinking too much alcohol and how alcohol is holding you back without you knowing. Topics: 01:06 The surprising n…
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Episode 180 with Robin Tate. “It’s given such context to my life. There was such relief in knowing this is just my brain, this is just how it works!” Robin is an experienced teacher and professional coach. She has a Master’s of Science Degree in Reading and a Master’s of Arts Degree in Counseling. She is trained through the Asperger/Autism Network …
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It's Neurodiversity Celebration Week so to celebrate, us Neurodivergents have got our Neurodiverse heads together to discuss the language used to describe our Neurodivergence! Get it? Basically, what do all of these words mean?! Is there right and wrong when sharing our own lived experiences and explaining our ADHD? If you prefer 'Neurospicy' or re…
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Expect to learn: 👉 How a neurotypical can effectively communicate with a neurodivergent partner 👉 How to manage RSD in relationships 👉 Tips on how to make an ADHD marriage work and SO MUCH MORE! Karen Doherty is a fully qualified Psychosexual Therapist and Relationship Coach, with over 20 years experience and specialises in neurodiversity. Topics: …
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Episode 179 with Dr. Kathleen Nadeau. “One of the best ways to help women with ADHD is in groups. We heal each other by understanding each other, laughing together, and not expecting the same perfection we feel the outside world expects of us.” Dr. Nadeau is a clinical psychologist and founder of The Chesapeake Center, as well as an internationally…
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The topic of this micro-Interview with @adultingadhd is RSD: Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, commonly experienced by many ADHDers. There are some in the ADHD community that dispute if RSD is real, but Rach and I strongly disagree! We are RSD Warriors not 'just worriers', as we were both dismissed as in childhood! In just ten(sih) minutes the LEGENDA…
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In this week's episode, expect to learn 5 proven hacks for ADHD, what foods are terrible for ADHD, what foods are amazing for ADHD, a simple structure to improve productivity, where people with ADHD are going WRONG in their efforts to be more consistent, how to beat perfectionism, what supplements are amazing for ADHD, how to establish boundaries, …
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Episode 178 with Anette Jacobsen. “A lot of women don’t pass the autism tests the first time because the questions are designed with young boys in mind. ‘Do you collect trains, planes, or information about birds?’ No, I don't. But right now my special interest is autism and ADHD, and you should see how many Trello boards I have.” Anette lives in Co…
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In this week's bitesize clip I chat to Dez Rock. She explains why small talk is a waste of time and how we can unmask and find our tribe. Dez is the CEO of SIEMonster, and a neurodivergent leader. Dez knows that having ADHD has been anything but a detriment to her career – her ability to see the world as a puzzle (and manage all of the pieces) has …
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Today is International Women’s Day and the theme this year is Inclusion. Research shows that 1/3 of people with ADHD are unemployed and a greater number are under employed so we are talking all things ADHD Inclusion at work, workplace empowerment, self-employment and retraining. Whilst Laura is away the Planet ADHD AF Peer Support Community will pl…
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This is part 1 of a 2 part INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY double episode. With this years IWD theme being inclusion myself & the ADHD AF Community are focussing on ADHD Workplace inclusion. I’m so excited to share this LIVE Blether with legendary ADHD Business Coach Amanda Perry! Apologies for the sound quality and different format to usual, this is a re…
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Bristol's finest and ADHDAF family member Jacob returns to share his ADHD parental pearls of wisdom. So excited to have this absolute LEGEND back on for part 1 of 3 very special TITBITS - In just ten(ish) minutes our Jacob shares advice for parents who have ADHD at any stage of their parenthood ‘safari’ on how to best navigate the added challenges …
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Internet sensation, Jay Beech, was diagnosed with autism and ADHD after a lifetime of feeling different. Today, he shares what he's learnt about his brain. You will learn: 👉 3 tips to master ADHD in your relationships 👉 The importance of compatible love languages 👉 Why 'Misaphonia' explains your hatred for loud chewing Topics: 01:14 What does it fe…
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Episode 177 with Ali Barton. “When I have gut feelings about things, you can't change my mind. It drives other people bonkers, but I trust my gut deeply.” Ali is a licensed mental health counselor in private practice just outside of Boston. She works primarily with women in their 20s through 50s, with ADHD, anxiety, disordered eating/eating disorde…
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Myself and my 'glamorous assistant', my Husband Big are back by popular demand sharing the @adhdafpodcast followers and Planet ADHD AF Peer Support Community member's 'Most ADHD Things' of February. I created the infamous last question from every ADHD AF Interview, 'What is the most ADHD thing you've done this week?' to unite the ADHD Community wit…
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Lottie Drynan was diagnosed with ADHD when she was trying for a baby. Today, she shares her remarkable and insightful journey through pregnancy, postpartum and motherhood. You will learn: 👉 How she managed ADHD during pregnancy 👉 How she managed her mental health though the postpartum period 👉 How she manages overwhelm 👉 What sets off her misophoni…
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Episode 176 with Dr. Amy Marschall. “We tend to frame neurodivergence not as ‘How are you doing?” but ‘What problems are you causing for the adults around you?’ If you’re not causing problems, then you must be fine.” Dr. Marschall has been a licensed psychologist since 2016. She’s a clinical advisor for ADHD Online, and currently owns a private pra…
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It's TITBIT 2! I just about managed to cram 40minutes of GOLD from CJ Debarra into this 10(ish)minute micro-interview with the LEGENDARY Author of Neuro-Queer: A Neurodivergent Guide to Love, Sex and Everything Inbetween. Masking is something so many of us experience. CJ lived a lot of their life behind three different masks until coming out as Que…
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In 2017 Holly’s husband Ross (who was also neurodivergent) died of brain cancer. Since becoming a widowed single Mum at just 32 Holly has worked tirelessly to help people to feel ‘more happy and less crappy’ using her brand The Happy Me project. She works hard to breakdown any stigma around autism and ADHD (her oldest daughter is autistic and she h…
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Episode 175 with Connie Tu. “In many ways I miss my old mask because it worked for so many years. This new mask is taking a lot of work to build.” Connie lives in Bradford in Northern England and has spent the last 10 years as a skilled body artist in the medium of natural henna and ethically-sourced jagua. She received a dual diagnosis of Autism a…
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In this weeks bitesize clip, Ellie Middleton explains her experience of dating as an unmasked autistic ADHDer. She also bravely shares her experience with rejection. Listen to full episode on Apple Podcasts 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/adhd-chatter/id1677158558?i=1000630751123 Listen to full episode on Spotify 👉 https://open.spotify.com/…
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For the first of this miniseries of micro-Interviews it's only right I be joined by the first ever guest of ADHD AF, The one and only: Dr James Brown of The ADHD Adults Podcast and ADHDadultUK Charity. In just ten minutes the LEGENDARY James takes us back to basics (bitches) serving INDISPUTABLE ADHD FACTS to fill in the gaps in our own knowledge, …
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